Storm-Wake - by Lucy Christopher (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A tour de force retelling of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from the author of the Printz Honor Book "Stolen"--a mesmerizing tale of magic, faith, and love about one girl's voyage of discovery.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A tour de force retelling of <i>The Tempest</i> from a romantic, emotional, and inspiring voice, perfect for passionate readers of all ages.<p></p><b>A tale of strange magic and faith lost and found that packs a wallop. --<i>Booklist</i></b>Moss has grown up on the strangest and most magical of islands. Her father has a plan to control the tempestuous weather that wracks the shores. But the island seems to have a plan of its own once Callan -- a wild boy her age -- appears on its beaches. Her complex feelings for Callan shift with every tide, while her love for the island, and her father, are thrown into doubt...And when one fateful day, a young man from the outside world washes up on the beach, speaking of the Old World, nothing will ever be the same. A dark reflection of Shakespeare's <i>The Tempest</i>, <i>Storm-wake</i> is one girl's voyage of discovery -- a mesmerizing tale of magic, faith, and love.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Storm-wake</i>: </b>As wild and refreshing as an ocean storm - <i>Kirkus</i>A tale of strange magic and faith lost and found that packs a wallop. - <i>Booklist</i>A magical experience... Reading [<i>Storm-wake</i>] made me wonder what I'd fight hardest for--my dreams, or for real life. -- Melvin Burgess The perfect book for anyone who needs a little more magic in their life. -- Marcus Sedgwick, The Printz Award-winning author of <i>Midwinterblood</i>.<b>Praise for <i>The Killing Woods</i>: </b>A gripping, heartbreaking, emotionally substantial look at war wounds and the allure of danger. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review[A] tense and nimbly crafted psychological thriller. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i><b>Praise for <i>Stolen</i>: </b>Michael L. Printz Honor BookALA Best Fiction for Young AdultsUSBBY Outstanding International BookComplicated and beautiful -- it left me doubting my emotions and missing a place I'd never been. -- Maggie StiefvaterAll the tension of lightning, all the terror of thunder. A stunning, scary, and beautiful book. -- John MarsdenAn emotionally raw thriller... a haunting account of captivity and the power of relationships. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Lucy Christopher's novel STOLEN was named a Printz Honor Book by the ALA and received England's Branford Boase award and Australia's Gold Inky for best debut. In a starred review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY called it an emotionally raw thriller...a haunting account of captivity and the power of relationships. She is also the author of FLYAWAY, a novel for younger readers, and THE KILLING WOODS, a novel for young adults. Lucy lives in Monmouth, Wales. Visit her at www.lucychristopher.com and follow her on Twitter @LucyCAuthor.
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